Grundy-Cook County IL Archives Biographies.....Beach, L. F. July 9, 1841 - 
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Author: "History of Grundy County, Illinois", 1882

L. F. BEACH, dealer in dry goods, boots and shoes, etc., Morris, was born in 
North Dansville, New York, July 9, 1841; son of Aaron W. BEACH, who was also a 
native of New York, born in December, 1797, was a farmer by occupation, and 
now in (1882), lives in Chicago in his eighty-fifth year. His wife, Mary A. 
(BAKER) BEACH, was also of New York, born in 1802, and died in Chicago, in 
June, 1882. The parents raised five children; three sons, of whom the subject 
is the youngest, and two daughters. Mr. BEACH was educated in Steuben County, 
N. Y., and began life as a farmer in his native State. He came to this State 
in 1869, having merchandized four years before he came; he settled in Morris 
when he first came to the State, and began merchandizing, which he still 
follows. Mr. BEACH is a member of the Masonic order, and has taken all the 
degrees from E. A. to Knight Templar; he was School Treasurer for this 
township for two years, and is now a member of the City Council. He was 
married, in Erie, Penn., in February, 1870, to Amelia A. HENNESSEY, who was 
born July 11, 1846. They have four children - three sons, viz., Layton 
Fayette, Joseph Allen Hunter and James Blaney; one daughter, Maud Amelia. Mrs. 
BEACH is a member of the Episcopal Church. Subject has built up a good trade, 
carries a large stock, and besides runs a store of general merchandise at 
Council Grove, Kan.; he is a Democrat.


[Source: "History of Grundy County, Illinois", Chicago: O. L. Baskin & Co., 
Historical Publishers, Lake Side Building, 1882]

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